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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.45, 367.75 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.45, 367.75 and 155.94 is: 215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.45 : 367.75 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.45/367.75 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.45x = 367.75 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.45x = 57,345.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,345.75/266.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.22

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